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PM calls for stopping Russia-Ukraine war
08:16 AM, 18 Feb 2024 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all concerned to find ways to stop Russia-Ukraine war while holding a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Germany.
Microsoft-backed OpenAI valued at $80bn after company completes deal
10:01 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayMicrosoft-backed OpenAI has completed a deal that values the artificial intelligence company at $80bn or more, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing multiple people with knowledge of the deal...
Hamas chief insists on Gaza ceasefire
09:10 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayHamas chief Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday reiterated the group's demand of a complete ceasefire in Gaza, a day after US President Joe Biden called for a "temporary truce" to secure the release of hostages...
Guardians demand school closure during Ramadan
08:46 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayA group of guardians has demanded closure of the educational institutions during the Holy month of Ramadan...
One Covid death, 48 cases recorded in 24 hrs
08:01 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayThe Bangladesh government reported one COVID-19 death and 48 cases in the last 24 hours (from Friday 8 am to Saturday 8 am)...
Mayers stars in Barishal's win against Sylhet
07:05 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayWest Indies recruit Kyle Mayers came up with a stellar allround performance in his first match in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as Fortune Barishal bolstered playoffs hopes, cruising Sylhet Strikers past by 18 runs at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday...
BNP is an extremist party: Quader
06:17 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayAwami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that BNP is an extremist party as it had carried out many evil activities in the past. "Extremism was born at the hands of BNP. Like the driver of a reckless car...
Two killed as 2 motorcycles collide in Tangail
05:30 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayTwo people were killed and another was injured as two motorcycles collided in Madhupur upazila of Tangail on Saturday morning...
PM holds bilateral meeting with Netherlands Premier
05:01 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a bilateral meeting with her Netherlands counterpart Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024. The meeting was held at Hotel Bayerischer Hof, conference venue, on Saturday morning...
Trump ordered to pay $355m in New York fraud case
04:31 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayFormer President Donald Trump must pay nearly $355m (£281m) to New York state for lying about the values of his properties, a judge has ruled...
Yemen’s Houthis fire missiles at British oil tanker bound for India
03:57 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayYemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group has claimed a new missile attack on Western interests amid Israel’s war on Gaza, this time on a British oil tanker that the United States identified as a Panamanian-flagged vessel carrying crude oil bound for India...
Chowringhee actress Anjana Bhowmik passes away at 79
02:30 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayIndian veteran actress Anjana Bhowmik died in the early hours of Saturday at a South Kolkata hospital. She was 79.
Every consumer to come under prepaid gas metre: Nasrul
02:13 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayState Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Saturday said 100 percent prepaid gas meters will be installed within the next four years. "Every consumer to come under prepaid gas metre within next four years," he said.
Pakistan elections: Imran Khan’s PTI to sit in opposition
01:27 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to sit in opposition in the Centre and Punjab, senior party leader Barrister Saif said. Said made the announcement after meeting with Aftab Ahmad Sherpao, Chief of the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP), and decried alleged rigging in general elections 2024, reports Daily Pakistan.
OpenAI, Meta and other tech giants sign effort to fight AI election interference
01:08 PM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayA group of 20 tech companies announced on Friday they have agreed to work together to prevent deceptive artificial-intelligence content from interfering with elections across the globe this year.
Stay alert so Bangladesh never becomes Rajakars abode: PM
11:40 AM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked all particularly the expatriate Bangladeshis to remain alert so none can again turn Bangladesh into an abode of the anti-liberation force and push the country back.
Macron opens door to recognising Palestinian state
11:03 AM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayThe recognition of a Palestinian state is no longer a taboo for France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, suggesting Paris could make the decision if efforts for a two-state solution stalled because of Israeli opposition.
Putin foe Navalny dies in jail, West holds Russia responsible
10:42 AM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayAlexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's most formidable domestic opponent, fell unconscious and died on Friday after a walk at the "Polar Wolf" Arctic penal colony where he was serving a three-decade sentence, authorities said.
Mahiya Mahi announces separation from husband Rakib
10:14 AM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayPopular actress Mahiya Mahi has announced her separation from husband Rakib Sarker. The Dhallywood actress made the announcement herself in a video posted on her Facebook page on Friday night.
Shakib propels Rangpur to BPL playoffs
08:26 AM, 17 Feb 2024 SaturdayShakib Al Hasan continued his rich vein of form, hitting yet another half-century as Rangpur Riders thrashed Chattogram Challengers by 18 runs for its eighth victory in 10th matches of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.